​The Festival will take place at the Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Children will enjoy hayrides through the woods to see Santa at his house (weather permitting). Santa’s Workshop will be open for games, craft projects, food, and more. Pony rides will be available at various times throughout the Festival.

Adults will enjoy exploring the offerings at the annual Silent Auction, which benefits the Lord Stirling School Horse Retirement Fund, another FLSS initiative. Themed gift baskets, specialty items, and gift certificates for local businesses will vie for bidders’ attention. The FLSS gift shop will offer unique items for purchase. The riding apparel sale is also very popular.

In conjunction with the festivities, guests are invited to enjoy the Winter Holiday Horse Shows that provide Lord Stirling students the opportunity to showcase the horsemanship skills they have learned in class. Horse shows begin at 9:00AM each day. The Junior Drill Team performs on Sundayand the Adult Drill Team is featured on Saturday, both during the lunch break.

Spectators may enjoy the shows from the climate controlled viewing area. Admission and parking are free.

Friends of Lord Stirling Stable is a 501(c) (3) organization of youth and adult volunteers working with the Somerset County Park Commission to support the activities of Lord Stirling Stable through contribution of ideas, time, and revenue.

Contact us for more information regarding the Winter Holiday Festival:

See our list of suggestions for ideas, but also consider services (music lessons, tax preparation etc.), restaurant & spa gift certificates, artwork, or anything with an equine or pet-related theme.​Please email us at friendsoflordstirling@gmail.com prior to dropping off your donation at the Lord Stirling Stable office. Also, be sure to print & attach a donation form to your gift item. Our horses thank you for your generosity!

​The Basket Donation Deadline is November 20th!Please contact Rebecca at the email above or at 908-894-0631 with questions.